This telescope also performs well as a fixed aperture, 600mm lens for both terrestrial and astro photography. The "fast" f/5 focal ratio, combined with today's high speed films, is excellent for capturing lunar and solar eclipses as well as for nature photographs. A solid, equatorial mount and a method of guiding is required for longer exposure astrophotography
Multicoated Optics
Diameter
120 mm (4".7)
Focal length
600 mm (23.6")
Focal ratio
F/ 5
Highest practical power
240x
Faintest steller magnitude
13.1
Resolving power
0.96
Altazimuth mount
AZ 3
Slow-Motion Control
Vertical and Horizontal
Metal tripod
71 to 123cm
Finder scope
Red Dot Finder
Eyepieces
Super 10 mm and Super 25 mm
Magnifications with eyepieces
60x and 24x
2x Barlow lens
120x and 48x
Smooth rack-and-pinion
2" focuser with a 1.25" adapter, accepting both 1.25" and 2" eyepieces.